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[PIB] 2014 March Week2: Transavaal March, Ghadar, VVPAT, Star Campaigners, Indelible Ink, MH-370, Infrasound, Transponder, Hijacking Policy, sample Questions & Answers - Mrunal
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Prologue: What to read What to skip PIB March Week-2? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8th March 2014 9th March 2014 10th March 2014 11th March 2014 12th March 2014 13th March 2014 14th March 2014 H1: Ghadar party & Transvaal March [Mains Answer-writing] H2: Sculpture @Sarnath H3: Stree shakti purshkar P1: Voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) P2: Indelible ink: Principle P3: Booth Officer P4: Benefits of registered political party P5: Snatching Deposit
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History Culture related 1. 2. 3.
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[Polity] General Election related 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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[Internal security] Chhattisgarh attack [IR] International/Bilateral related 1. #1: MH 370 & Anti-hijacking Policy in India
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2. 3. 6. 7. 8.
#2: Tourist visa on arrival #3: energy coop with Sudan + USA
PIB Misc. Mock MCQ Questions Sample Mains Answers 1. 2. SA1: Ghadar Party SA2: Transvaal March
Prologue
Continuing the [PIB] Series with March second week (8th to 14th) First lets check what to read, what to skip?
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stree Shakti purskar Fact Sheet on Arunachal Pradesh state vs national party historic figure imp,individual winners useless. ignore, unless your from that state and preparing for interview imp
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passing away of H.E. Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim, Vice President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
not high profile enough for PIN
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Booth Level Officer
imp because relevance to RPA (GS2)
Inquiry Ordered into Accident at VIZAG
controversy not big enough to warrant attention
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President of India to present standard to 112 HU Voter turnout in General Elections 2009 fact sheets: Nagaland, Manipur Festival of India in Vietnam Global crude oil price of Indian Basket
defence doesnt mean ball by ball commentary ignore ignore, unless youre from those and preparing for interviews. IR doesnt mean ball by ball commentary Economy also doesnt mean ball by ball commentary
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Chhattisgarh attack resignation of D. Purandeswar fact sheets on various states India aviation expo imp not high profile enough to become PIN ignore imp for MCQ
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foreign trade data national Archives of india CBEC denies National Workshop on Civil Registration india-sudan Civil Services (Main) Examination,2013- Result Declared global crude oil price India-US energy dialogue
Economy also doesnt mean ball by ball commentary fact that it falls under culture ministry controversy not big enough to warrant attention just a few lines imp ignore unless you had appeared in it Economy also doesnt mean ball by ball commentary ignore because its ball by ball commentary, and the topic already covered under my old article click me
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Maalyasia aircraft VP interacts with students EC related fact sheets etc. India Aviation-2014 Inaugurated at Hyderabad Rare Gupta Period Sculptures Discovered in Sarnath
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imp ignore ignore already given on previous day
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Excavations
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Exhibition on Ghadar Party and Transvaal March CAS Visit to the Andaman Nicobar Command & new Eastern new appointments in high courts Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial ProductionConsumer Price Index Numbers tourist visa on arrival
imp defense not about ball by ball commentary not PIN-worthy enough Economy also doesnt mean ball by ball commentary imp
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New timing for ceremonial changing of guard Fact Sheet on Odisha Contestants crossed twenty five per seat in Indian Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard Pressed into Service for the Search of the Missing Malaysian Airline Aircraft The Great Indian Police Band Show National Community Radio Awards 2014 presented ignore ignore unless youre from that state, preparing for interviews. we dont have to do PH.D on Election imp but hardly giving much MCQ/exam worthy stuff. Better dig newspapers. ignore only one fact that theyre given by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
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global crude oil price
Economy also doesnt mean ball by ball commentary
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Indian Civil Accounts Service call on the President Delegation Of Cpwd Officers Wives Association Calls On Vice President Infographic on Parliamentary Elections of India Forfeiture of Deposit GPRS Enabled Electronic Cash Transactions wholesale price index CCI Imposes Penalty Missing MH 370 deadline for advance tax payment repurchase of G-Sec ACC appointment Global crude oil price cost:benefit ratio of bol-bachhan to fodder = bad. Ignore imp. click me to download only one line- when it gets taken away thik hai. Economy also doesnt mean ball by ball commentary controversy not big enough to warrant attention damn, now this is becoming ball by ball commentary. better rely on newspaper. ignore (unless youve to pay it) imp fact: E-kuber. not PIN worthy enough Economy also doesnt mean ball by ball commentary
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History Culture related

three topics:
H1: Ghadar party & Transvaal March [Mains Answer-writing]

Both completed hundred years in 2013 hence both important. PIB uploaded full report about these two events from this PDF file http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2014/mar/d2014031202.pdf But knowing too much can also be a curse- because in mains, you need to prioritize what to write and what to skip.. So, lets have an answer writing practice. First read above pdf file, then write following questions in 200 words each, within 8-10 minutes each. Then compare with sample answers given at bottom of current article. Questions: 1. Write a note on the historic contributions of Ghadar party in Indias struggle for independence. (10 marks | 200 words) 2. Discuss the events leading to Transvaal March and how they helped transforming Gandhi as a mass leader? (10 marks | 200 words) Sample answers at bottom
H2: Sculpture @Sarnath

Sarnath= Varansi, UP.
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Other names: Rishipatna and Mrigdava or Mrigadaya. Lord Buddha gave his first semon here. 11th Tirthankar died here, hence the place is sacred for Jains as well Sarnath reached zenith during Gupta period (4 to 6th AD) Foreign travellers to Sarnath
Fa-Hien Hiuen Tsang Chandragupta-I Harshavardhan
Ya, but why in News? Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was doing excavation in Feb 2014 and Found sculptures in Sarnath. Art form: Gupta art of Sarnath school. This sculpture depicts the scene of Buddhas descent from Tusita heaven, where he believed to have given sermon to his mother Mayadevi. From heaven he descended to Sankassa (modern day city of Sankisa,UP)
H3: Stree shakti purshkar

These awards are given Women and child Development Ministry. Winners not *that* important but the historic women associated with them= important for MCQ. Where they belong to, what time era they lived in? (Exact years not important. But chronology is).
WHEN WHERE WHO WHAT
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character in Tamil epic Silapathikaram TN Kannagi Madurais Pandyan king murdered her husband, she took revenge by putting a curse on the city. ruler of Kaktiya dynasty, in Andhra Pardesh (capital Warangal) in
12591289
Andhra
Rani Rudramma
13th century. defended her kigdom against Cholas and Yadavas. mother of Shivaji the founder of Maratha empire.
15981674 17251795 18281858
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Mata Jijabai
also known as rajmata Jijabai Bhosle, queen of Malwa kingdom, after death of her husband patron of Hindu temples.
MP
Rani Ahlyabai Holkar
UP
Rani Laxmibai
we already know why she is famous Naga spiritual leader and freedom fighter. 1932: Imprisoned for life at age 16
19151993
Manipur
Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang.
1947: released Nehru gave her title Rani Got Padma Bhushan
[Polity] General Election related

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Do download the Infographic uploaded by PIB: click me to download
P1: Voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT)
Features of VVPAT When voter presses EVM button, printer generates a paper slip This paper slip contains serial number of voter name and symbol of the candidate for whom the vote has been cast.
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paper slip will remain visible to the voter for seven seconds, through a glass-covered window. Then itll automatically fall in a sealed box. Later EC can use these slips for crosschecking / physical verification of votes during recounting. but why do we need it? Some parties allege that EVM machines can be manipulated. VVPAT is developed to clear an air over authenticity of the EVMs (Electronic Voting Machine). Helps physical verification /crosschecking votes. Will help to resolve the election disputes. Timeline 2013: SC ordered EC to introduce VVPAT in phased manner in 2014 general election. 2013, Sep: VVPAT first tried in Noksen constituency in Nagaland
P2: Indelible ink: Principle

Indelible= cannot be removed. Chemical: silver nitrate. 5 ml vial can mark 350 voters. Principle: Silver nitrate is colorless soluble salt. When it is put on skin, Silver nitrate reacts with the salt present on skin Forms silver chloride. (a metallic salt)
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in the meantime, solvent alcohol evaporates in air. Silver chloride is not soluble in water, and clings to your skin. It cannot be washed off with soap, water, alchol, nail polish removal etc. You must wait for few weeks until dead skin cells fall off. Production? Factory: Mysore Paint and Warnish ltd. (public sector company). only supplier. Where? left forefinger of voter => any other finger of left hand=> right forefinger=> right hand any other finger if no fingers=> left arm or right arm. Apart from India- Philippines, Indonesia, Mali etc also use it. Chemical used: silver nitrate which stains the skin on exposure to ultraviolet light, leaving a mark that is impossible to wash off removed only as external skin cells are replaced It may also contain a solvent such as alcohol to allow for faster drying, especially when used with dipping bottles, It may also contain a biocide to ensure bacteria arent transferred from voter to voter. In India, ink dries up in 60 seconds and remain for few months
P3: Booth Officer

He is the Representative of Election Commission at the Grass-Root Level. Appointed as per provisions of Representation of People Act, 1950. From amongst the officers of the Govt. /Semi Govt. /Local Bodies. He is the custodian of EVM @ polling booth. Responsible for distributing voter identification slips to people. (Previously work done by political parties=complaints.)
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Helps citizen get voter cards. Keeps electoral rolls updated- removes duplicate entries.
P4: Benefits of registered political party

1. can accept donations (but government company cannot give election fund) 2. gets first preference to pick symbol (Independent candidate cannot) 3. Need only one proposer while filling nomination form 4. Gets one copy of electoral rolls free. (in general election) 5. Gets two copies of electoral rolls free (when rolls are revised) 6. Can broadcast/telecast facilities over Akashvani/Doordarshan during general elections. 7. Can nominate Star Campaigners during General Elections. Star Campaigners Travel expenses of star campaigners are not to be accounted for in the election expense accounts of candidates of their party.
party Can have how many star campaigners? National / state 40 Un-recognized party 20
Eligibility conditions Meet any one of the following conditions:

State party National Party
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3% seats in leg. Assembly, (minimum 3)
Minimum 2% seats in Lok Sabha (11)From atleast three different states
Won 1 LS seat for every 25 LS seats in the state 6% votes in four states (+4 seats in Lok Sabha) Polled minimum 8% votes during (national/state) election Got 6% votes (+ 1 Lok Sabha OR two leg.assembly seats) Enjoys state party status in 4 states or more.
Must fullfill these conditions for all subsequent Lokshabha or State elections. Else, they lose their status. Present status: 2014
National Parties State Parties Unrecognized Parties Total Registered Parties 6 47 1563 1616
P5: Snatching Deposit

Deposit amount for Lok Sabha elections
Gen/OBC 25,000
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SC/ST
12,500
If the candidate fails to get a minimum of one-sixth of the total valid votes polled=> deposit taken away, sent to treasury.
[Internal security] Chhattisgarh attack

Major attacks in in recent times:
2010 2013 Dantewara: Biggest attack on CRPF, more than 70 personnel killed. Entire Congress state-leadership wiped out in an ambushed Bastar, Chhatigarh. CRPF was deployed to protect on-going road works in Sukma dist., Chhastisgarh. March 2014 Maoists surrounded them, killed 15 personnel + 1 civilian.
Why this recent Attack? 1. This area-corridor is corridor used by rebels to enter and leave chhatisgarh. 2. But on going Lok Sabha election preparation => increase deployment of police => Maoists nervous. 3. To send a fear message to locals: dont vote in election (OR vote in favour of the candidate we recommend.) 4. This was TCOC attack (Tactical counter offensive campaign). Basically, Maoists will run a gang run for 3-4 monthstheyll ambush security personnel for looting weapons. This March-June period provides them good forest cover to hide movement from drones and police informants.
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What went wrong? Personnel did not follow the standard operating procedure (SOP). They should have taken a different travel route every day. Downplayed the warning/information from MHA and local people. Failed to learn from past mistakes. deficit of Training-Technology and leadership. Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) not fully utilized = lack of mobile connectivity in red corridor. NTRO (Natioanal Technical Reconnaissance Organisation) operates Israeli Drones for surveillance. But their airbase is in Hyderabad=> drones cannot travel long. + shortage of pilots. Lack of coordination between CRPF and state police Future strategy (List not exhaustive) Deploy women police officers in moist-hit areas => reduce human rights violence cases, better communication with locals => reduce base for Maoist NTROs drone base should be moved closer to rebel strongholds in Chattisgarh and Jharkhand. Better coordination among intelligence agency with security agencies. (which is never going to happen.) Equip CRPF modern weaponry and training and cutting edge technology for intelligence. Increase recruitment of local tribals in state police service.
[IR] International/Bilateral related

Three topics
#1: MH 370 & Anti-hijacking Policy in India

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8th March 2014: A Passenger flight of Malaysian Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing disappeared. you can read all conspiracy theories on Dailymail click me Lets focus on two MCQ worthy topics
Transponder
Transponder = device on airplane. It reports an aircrafts altitude, speed, direction etc. to ground controllers and nearby aircraft. also, Helps radar to detect the plane.
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When plane is on ground, the staff can turn it off. (to prevent wrong signal confusions.) But MH-370s transponder was turned off whil it was in air. => someone had hijacked it and perhaps wanted to use it as plane-missile like in 9/11 attack.
Infrasound
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation(CTBTO) = HQ Vienna. It monitors infrasounds to detect nuclear explosions. If a large plane had crashed, their infrasonic sensors would have detected it as well. by the way, Infrasound is produced by both
Natural Sources 1. volcanoes 2. earthquakes 3. meteors 4. storms 5. auroras 6. elephants use it for communication. Man Made Sources 1. nuclear bombs 2. mining operations 3. chemicals explosions 4. aircrafts 5. rocket launches 6. wind turbines (causes headache)
Infrasound are Low frequency sounds (<20Hz) =travel farther than high frequency sounds = ideal for long distance communication. Anyways, India has deployed INS Saryu, INS Kumbhir and INS Kesari + two Dornier aircrafts to search its wreckage.
Indias Policy against Hijacking (2005)

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(topic becomes important given the MH-370 Development) Hijacked plane can be shot down, IF there is evidence that itll be used for 9/11 like attack. it is carrying weapons of mass destruction. The decision on shooting down the plane will be taken by panel of PM, Defence minister and a high ranking IAF officer. If plane is high-jacked on Indian soil, the security agency can prevent its take off. NO negotiations with hijackers on their demands. If at all talks are started- itll be for preventing loss of life or ending the incident. Hijacking = act of terror. Death penalty for hijackers. Other than that: International convention on Anti-Hijacking: Tokyo, Hague, Montreal. India made Anti-high-jacking act, 1982 too old. New bill made in 2010- but pending.
#2: Tourist visa on arrival

Under Ministry of Home Affairs.
2010 2011 2014, Feb scheme started for five countries six more added 180 countries
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Why in news? Because PIB says it lead to boost in tourists. Mechanism for (Tourist) Visa on Arrival Following applicable from Sep14 for 180 countries: Foreigner has to apply online (3 days before arriving to India) When he reaches India, pays 60$ fees, goes through biometric identification and gets the (Tourist) Visa. Validity: 30 days, Cannot be renewed. He must leave after that. But why should India give Visa on Arrival? 1. Will boost tourism and business 2. Can help us earn >40 billion USD by 2017 3. Challenges: women security, bad infrastructure, unhygienic places.
Before 2014 from Sep.2014 Visa on arrival facility available to tourists from 180 countries. Including 1. US (Despite Devyani!) ~40 countries eligible for visa on arrival. 2. China (Despite Dushmani!) 3. UK 4. UAE 5. Bangladesh
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Not eligible for Visa on Arrival [security reason] 1. Pakistan 2. Sudan 3. Afghanistan 4. Iran 5. Iraq 6. Nigeria 7. Somalia 8. Sri Lanka Tourists from these countries need to apply for visa through Indian embassies in their country. Same continued.
By the way, India is not the first country in the world to have Visa on arrival facility. Following countries already offer this facility: Japan, Finland, Singapore, Indonesia, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Laos and Myanmar.
#3: energy coop with Sudan + USA India USA

Recently meeting held Under PACE-R (Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Research and development). More details under my old article click me
India Sudan
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India will help Sudan develop renewable energy resources -wind, solar, biomass and small hydro-plants. training, resource assessment via our national research institutes + IREDA Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) Under ministry of new and renewable energy It is an non-banking financial institution, to finance renewable energy projects in the country. Some additional fodder Despite Sundans close relations with Paki, they shared a cordial reletions with us sinc freedom. During WW2, Indian troops sacrificed in liberation of Sudan. In past India has backed Sudan, when others tried to pass resolution against Sudan. India have 25% stake in oil field in South Sudan.
PIB Misc.
core banking solution /software of RBI helps auctioning of government securities (G-Sec) was in news- because government decided to re-purchase some securities (via E-KUBER RBI) What will happen to money supply when RBI purchases g-sec from market? money supply increased or decreased? Think about it! Office of Registrar General & Census Commissioner = falls under Ministry of Home Affairs.
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CIVIL REGISTRATION
recently held workshop Issue: at present ~80% of births and ~65% of deaths get officially registered. need to increase this to 100% by 2020 Need for web based portal for uniform civil registration throughout India. exhibition jointly organized by aviation ministry + FICCI
INDIA AVIATION2014
at Hyderabad theme: Enhancing air connectivity
BOOK: SUNRISE AND SLUMS national Archives of India
by Hindi poet Dr. Ravindranath Shrivastva. (Padmashree)
falls under culture ministry. Celebrated 124th bday in March 2014
Mock MCQ Questions

Q1. Correct Pair 1. Rani Rudramma: Kerala 2. Rani Ahlyabai Holkar: Maharashtra 3. Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang: Assam 4. None of Above Q2. Correct Chronology: (1) Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang; (2) Rani Ahlyabai Holkar; (3) Mata Jijabai; (4) Rani Rudramma
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1. 1234 2. 2143 3. 2134 4. 4321 Q3. Correct statement about Tourist visa on arrival scheme? 1. This scheme is launched by Ministry of overseas affairs in 2014. 2. India is the first country in the world to have Visa on arrival facility. 3. Tourist from every country except Pakistan, Afghanistan and Somalia are eligible f or this scheme. Answer choices 1. only 1 and 2 2. only 2 and 3 3. only 1 and 3 4. None of them Q4. Correct statements about Voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) 1. It generates paper slip containing serial number and individual votes-directly at State Election Commissions headquarter for the purpose of cross-verification. 2. First successful trial was done during last assembly elections in New Delhi 3. Both A and B 4. Neither A nor B
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Q5. Name of the chemical compound used in Indelible Ink Marker Pens during Elections and Pulse-Polio Campaigns. 1. Lead Acetate 2. Silver Nitrate 3. Chromium Sulphate 4. Zink Bromide Q6. Why is Silver nitrate used in Indelible ink? 1. it directly penetrates inside skin pores 2. When it comes in contact of skin, it forms a metallic salt that cannot be washed off. 3. It forms an insoluble dye when exposed to air and Sunlight. 4. None of Above. Q7. Incorrect statements about Star campaigners in an election? 1. Only national parties such as Congress and BJP, can nominated star campaigners. 2. Travel expenses of star campaigners are not to be accounted for in the election expense accounts of candidates of their party. 3. All Star campaigners are eligible to get minimum Y category security cover. Answer choices 1. only 1 and 2 2. only 2 and 3 3. only 1 and 3
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4. None of them Q8. Correct statement 1. The matters related to registration of birth and deaths fall under Ministry of Health and Family welfare. 2. 12th Five year plan wants to achieve universal registration of births and deaths by the end of 2017. 3. Both A and B 4. Neither A nor B Q9. Correct statements about Infrasounds 1. Infrasound are inaudible to humans to audible to elephants. 2. Auroras and meteors can produce infrasounds. 3. They are ideal for short distance communication because they can travel a path than high frequency sounds. Answer choices 1. only 1 and 2 2. only 2 and 3 3. only 1 and 3 4. All of them Q10. What is the utility of a Transponder device on an airplane? 1. It is a technical instrument inside blackbox that prevents data from being destroyed when plane crashes. 2. Pilot uses this device to turn on the Auto-Pilot mode while the aircraft is at high altitude. 3. It reports an aircrafts altitude, speed, direction to ground controllers and nearby aircrafts.
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4. None of Above.
Correct Answers for MCQ

1. None of above 2. D- 4321 3. D all wrong 4. D all wrong 5. B silver nitrate 6. B metallic salt. 7. C 1 and 3 wrong 8. D both wrong 9. A-only 1 and 2. 10. C.
Sample Mains Answers

These are not sacred cows best of the best answers, just written to help you kickstart who to frame a reasonably good answer without mugging up trivial GK data.
SA1: Ghadar Party

Q. [GS Mains Paper 1] Write a note on the historic contributions of Ghadar party in Indias struggle for independence. (10 marks | 200 words) In the original pdf, lot of freedom fighters and lot of dates. First brainstorm for ideas:
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1. Are all years important? no, just focus on three: 1913 (setup), 1914: Komagata 2. Are all freedom fighters important? no, just focus on four: Hardayal, Premanand, Bhkana, Ras Bihari 3. Canada, oppression 4. journal 5. mutiny idea- ship arrests 6. Ras Bihari fails, 7. two parties in India Now lets create 200 words Answer keypoints During early 1900s, Canadian govt. had started imposing restriction on the immigration and political rights of South Asians. 1913: Lala Hardayal, Bhai Parmananda and Sohan sigh Bhakhna setup Hindi Association of Pacific Coast. They started weekly journal Ghadar, in English and vernacular languages to expose British exploitation of Indian economy and promote Nationalism among masses. Thus, became famous as Ghadar party. 1914: Gadar leaders called upon all Indians abroad to return to India and wage an armed revolt against the Britishakin to 1857s mutiny. But British authorities became alert, passed orders to detain people. This led to arrest of Ghadarites from Namsang and Toshamaru ships. 1914: Komagata Maru ship was carrying Sikh immigrants to Canada. But Canada did not allow them to enter. Ship returned Kolkata, but Immigrants refused to go back to Punjab. Clashes with police, several deaths. Later Rash Bihari Bose tried to wage an armed revolt but failed. They also setup Kirti Kisan Party for workers and peasants in Punjab; Revolutionary Party of India in Bengal and
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UP. Despite their repeated failures and oppression under British, Ghadhar party created a feelings of unity, sacrifice, nationalism and internationalism among the masses within India and abroad. ~205 words.
SA2: Transvaal March

Q. Discuss the events leading to Transvaal March and how they helped transforming Gandhi as a mass leader? (10 marks | 200 words) First brainstorm for ideas 1. What was the problem of Indians in S.Africa? 1. registration 2. migration difficult 3. marriage invalid 2. Gen. Smut wasnt listening. Transval march=>Gen.Smut Listened. 3. If he transformed as mass leader then in what wisdom did he gain during Transval March? Now lets frame the answer Events Leading Transvaal March: Since the early years of his stay in S.Africa, Gandhi had tried Moderate methods of prayers and petition to oppose the discriminating laws against Indians, but often he failed.
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1906: A legislation in Transvaal, required the Indians to register themselves and carry registration certificates at all times. Gandhi initiated passive resistance or satyagraha and called the Indians to burn their certificates in public. Later, the authorities even imposed restriction on the inter-provincial movement of Indians, and declared their Hindu marriages legally invalid. Finally in 1913, Gandhi launched a March from Natal to Transvaal, crossing the border illegally. These Marchers were sent to jail and treated brutally. But the struggle paid off, and under Gen.Smut-Gandhi agreement, most of their demands were accepted.
Gandhis transformation Tolstoy farm and Phoenix farm were precursor to Gandhis ashrams in India.
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He learned that civil disobedience and passive resistance were more effective than traditional moderate methods of prayers and petition. Gained experienced of leading people from both genders, different religions, caste and social classes while facing resistance from both enemy and followers. This experience made him bold enough to take hard decisions even at the peak of the enthusiasm of the followers e.g Calling off the NCM due to chauri-chaura incident. ~209 words. Courtesy: Ms. Rajtanil for majority of the compilation.
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History Culture related 1. 2. 3.

[Polity] General Election related 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

9th March 2014

not high profile enough for PIN

Booth Level Officer

imp because relevance to RPA (GS2)

Inquiry Ordered into Accident at VIZAG

controversy not big enough to warrant attention

10th March 2014

11th March 2014

12th March 2014

imp ignore ignore already given on previous day

13th March 2014

global crude oil price

Economy also doesnt mean ball by ball commentary

14th March 2014

History Culture related

H1: Ghadar party & Transvaal March [Mains Answer-writing]

H2: Sculpture @Sarnath

H3: Stree shakti purshkar

15981674 17251795 18281858

Rani Ahlyabai Holkar

Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang.

[Polity] General Election related

Do download the Infographic uploaded by PIB: click me to download

P1: Voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT)

P2: Indelible ink: Principle

P3: Booth Officer

P4: Benefits of registered political party

Eligibility conditions Meet any one of the following conditions:

3% seats in leg. Assembly, (minimum 3)

Minimum 2% seats in Lok Sabha (11)From atleast three different states

P5: Snatching Deposit

[Internal security] Chhattisgarh attack

[IR] International/Bilateral related

#1: MH 370 & Anti-hijacking Policy in India

Indias Policy against Hijacking (2005)

#2: Tourist visa on arrival

#3: energy coop with Sudan + USA India USA

at Hyderabad theme: Enhancing air connectivity

BOOK: SUNRISE AND SLUMS national Archives of India

by Hindi poet Dr. Ravindranath Shrivastva. (Padmashree)

falls under culture ministry. Celebrated 124th bday in March 2014

Mock MCQ Questions

Correct Answers for MCQ

Sample Mains Answers

SA1: Ghadar Party

SA2: Transvaal March

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